Pakistan's Diplomatic Rise: Mediating U.S.-Iran Peace Talks 
Russia Accused of Helping Iran Target U.S. Forces, European Powers Tell G7 
US Military Eyes 10,000 Troop Surge to Middle East Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions 
China Opens Door to Stronger U.S. Trade Ties Amid Rising Tensions 
SMIC Allegedly Supplies Chipmaking Tools to Iran's Military, U.S. Officials Warn 
Kristi Noem Ends Western Hemisphere Tour in Diminished Role After DHS Firing 
Russia-Iran Military Alliance Deepens With Drone Shipments Amid Middle East Tensions 
Trump to Visit China in May for High-Stakes Xi Summit Amid Iran War 
California Renames Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day Following Sexual Abuse Allegations 
Trump's Overhaul of American History: Museums, Monuments, and Cultural Institutions 
Taiwan Arms Deal on Track Despite U.S.-China Summit Uncertainty 
Maduro Faces Rare Narcoterrorism Charges in U.S. Court 
US Accelerates Taiwan Arms Deliveries Amid Rising China Threat 
Iran Allows Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Negotiations 
G7 Summit 2026: South Africa Excluded Amid U.S. Pressure, Kenya Invited Instead 
What does China’s host bid mean for the High Seas Treaty? 
G7 Foreign Ministers Gather in France Amid Global Tensions and U.S. Policy Uncertainty 
Former first lady Michelle Obama wants people to vote. In fact, she’s encouraging students to vote by sharing her photo taken when she was still a student.
Now, everyone knows Michelle Obama wore a polka-dotted dress to her prom. “Throwing it back to my 1982 prom night and this pink satin, polka-dotted dress,” she tweeted on Tuesday, as reported by CNN.
It’s all part of a program to get students to vote. To sweeten the deal further, students might even get a price.
“Join the #PromChallenge with When We All Vote and MTV and tell us what your school is doing to register students to vote,” the former FLOTUS added. “You could get a free prom for your school!”
Michelle Obama co-chairs the non-profit When We All Vote, an organization that aims to increase participation in elections. They partnered with MTV’s +1thevote for the 2020 Prom Challenge.
The Prom Challenge aims to “celebrate and recognize 20 high schools across the country integrating voter registration into their schools in the most creative and impactful ways.” Winners can get up to $5,000 for their school’s prom.
Students who have fresh ideas on how to inspire their peers to vote can submit their applications and authorization forms until March 13. Participation is simple and can be completed in just three easy steps. Fist, download the forms. Then there’s a link for application should one go to the next level. The third step is to implement one’s ideas at school.
The idea is well received even among celebrities. One star who lends her support to the cause is “Scandal” actress Kerry Washington.
"It’s not Thursday but I’m throwin’ it back…to prom!” Washington posted. “Well, one of em. I went to a few???????? #PromChallenge (I ???? you @MichelleObama!)@WhenWeAllVote & @MTV are registering students to vote and they might just help YOU throw an unforgettable prom. Sign up???????? http://prom.mtv.com !”
TV host Tracee Ellis Ross is also a supporter. “18 yr old me in ‘90 ready for prom in this @armani dress, bangles & shoes,” the actress posted. “Prom was fun, but my 1st time voting was life-changing. If you're a student or teacher, join @WhenWeAllVote & @MTV’s #PromChallenge & u could win a free prom for your school!”
